in his final sunday blessing, pope benedict xvi told a crowd of thousands in st. peter's square that he'll be taking up a life of prayer. pope benedict says he's not "abandoning the church" but will serve it in "a way more suitable" to his age and strength. earlier this month, he announced his resignation which is to take place in four days. rumors around the reason for the resignation include the cover up of a gay conclave the vatican has denied these rumors. return to index of stories... oscar pistorius isn't the only one in his family accused of killing someone. oscar's older brother, carl pistorius, is accused of culpable homicide in the 2010 death of a female motorcyclist. prosecutors say pistorius was driving recklessly when he was involved in a fatal accident in south africa. pistorius' attorney disputes the allegations, claiming the woman rode the motorcycle into his client's vehicle. carl's trial has been scheduled for the end of march, meaning his trial could be completed before oscar's trial for the death of his girlfriend even begins. well, well, well.